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Microsoft's New Xbox Experience

Microsoft's free NXE software update transforms the Xbox into a potent set-top box with a vastly improved new user interface that can stream movies from Netflix

 

Voices of Innovation

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Jane McGonigal's Brave New Worlds

As director of games research and development at thinktank Institute for the Future, Jane McGonigal is bridging entertainment, research and business

 

Debate Room

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The Economy Needs Retail Therapy

Consumers in the U.S. should spend money to stimulate the economy and help it recover from the financial meltdown. Pro or con?

 

Featured Blog

Sony is counting on PlayStation Home, an online 3-D social-networking service, to improve the fortunes of its struggling video games unit.

Kenji Hall, Games, Inc.

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Independent Games

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BusinessWeek Arcade

Welcome to the all-new BusinessWeek Arcade, a collection of some of the Web's best free, independently produced games

 

Featured Podcast

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Games for Change

EA's new casual games boss discusses why titles aimed at wider audiences offer designers greater opportunities to innovate

 

Game Reviews

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Castlevania Judgment

Rating: Star Rating
Platform: Wii
Release Date: 10/15/2008
Publisher: Konami
Genre: Fighter

 
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Lips

Rating: Star Rating
Platform:Xbox 360
Release Date: 11/01/2008
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Music

 
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Super Stardust Portable

Rating: Star Rating
Platform: PSP
Release Date: 12/04/2008
Publisher: SCEA
Genre: Shooter

 

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Top Stories

The Evolution of Casual Games

EA/Hasbro VP Chip Lange explains how the company's casual gaming business is changing to suit the ever-changing market

How to Save the PlayStation 3

Sony finds itself playing a fierce game of catch-up with the competition. Here's how it can reclaim lost territory

Gaming Industry: New Year Resolutions

A video game enthusiast spells out some steps developers can take to help 2009 match last year's great strides

Sneak Peek

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PSP's LocoRoco 2: As Cute As Ever

The new version of the game offers even more to those who loved the adorable original, including Locos who can swim underwater

 

IN YOUR FACE: INNOVATE OUT OF THE DOWNTURN

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Reader Fred Collopy Writes:

"Think of the systems we are about to construct as akin to public spaces and invite comment, competitive innovation and lots of dialogue."

 

Innovation Top Story

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Paul Polak, Founder, Windhorse International

Polak's innovative, market-based approach to third world development has already helped 17 million people earn their way out of poverty.

 

Featured Special Report

The Power of Play

Gaming Trends: 2008

Game companies will continue to bulk up to compete, while game designers try to make the most of new technology and a broader base of players

Making Some Wii Modifications

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